Languages Spoken in Barcelona

Castilian and Catalan are the two official languages in the region of Catalonia and its capital, Barcelona.

If you are planning to visit Barcelona and don’t speak Castilian or Catalan, don't worry because you can get by in English, especially in the touristy areas of the city or in hotels, restaurants or shops.

Nevertheless, if you would like to learn or practise a little Castilian while you’re on holiday, we have created a list with useful words and expressions you can print out: